SGS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1398704 • 33364 ALVARADO NILES ROAD, UNION CITY, CA, 94587
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-531159 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2008 | Jan 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0992305 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 60SIA3-548992 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2014 | Jan 12, 2015 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0992305 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101555 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP80082 00 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62939 00 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA19MOT02084400 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA19MOT02084400 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA19MOT02084400 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2019 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882672 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882672 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1431837 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1431837 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1431837 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1431837 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPT1041621 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2015 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60SAA3-548992 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2014 | Jan 12, 2015 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0001896-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2013 | Jan 12, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1501271-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2012 | Jan 12, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1501271-00 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 12, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP1501271-00 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM3911333 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM3911333 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 14, 2012 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | OPS0056383 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DBT-00195 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2010 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHZ8822197 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHZ8822197 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2010 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHZ3278861 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2008 | Jul 22, 2009 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2311310 03 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2007 | Jul 18, 2008 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMW03499 | REPLACED | Jun 7, 2007 | Jun 7, 2008 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMW03499 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2007 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC6001-177 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2006 | Jun 7, 2007 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2311310-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2006 | Jun 7, 2007 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2311310 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2005 | Jun 7, 2006 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | BINS05024 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2005 | Jun 7, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0992305 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| CANCEL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0992305 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2025 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101555 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP80082 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62939 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02084400 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2021 | Feb 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02084400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2021 | Jan 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882672 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02084400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2019 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882672 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1431837 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2017 | Jan 12, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1431837 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPT1041621 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1431837 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1431837 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 60SAA3-548992 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2015 | Jan 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 60SIA3-548992 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2015 | Jan 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0001896-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2014 | Jan 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1501271-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2013 | Jan 12, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1501271-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP1501271-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM3911333 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0056383 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM3911333 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHZ8822197 | CARGO | Feb 18, 2011 | Feb 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00195 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2011 | Jan 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHZ8822197 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHZ3278861 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMW03499 | CARGO | Sep 12, 2008 | Sep 12, 2008 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 2311310 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2008 | Jul 18, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMW03499 | CARGO | Jun 7, 2008 | Jun 7, 2008 |
| CANCEL | ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC6001-177 | CARGO | Jun 7, 2007 | Jun 7, 2007 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 2311310-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2007 | Jun 7, 2007 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 2311310 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2006 | Jun 7, 2006 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BINS05024 | CARGO | Jun 7, 2006 | Jun 7, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-531159 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-531159 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC531159 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 27, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2024 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2021 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2019 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2018 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2016 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2015 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2014 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2013 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2012 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2012 |
| MC531159 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2010 | REVOKED | Jan 21, 2025 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2007 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2006 |
| MC531159 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2006 |
| MC531159 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2005 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 148 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from latest 100 of 148 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLEQP | 2-SLLEQP | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TG3-IEP | 390.21TG3-IEP | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (148 inspections)
Showing 50 of 148
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.693951/-122.057473 | ...198932 | SGS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 16, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events